Hitz Radio
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This article is about the UK-based internet radio. For the Malaysian national radio station, see Hitz (radio station).
Hitz Radio is a defunct internet radio station. It was founded in 2006 by Ryan Dunlop in Ayrshire, Scotland. Hitz Radio is owned and operated by Hitz Media Group Ltd.
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Dunlop claimed his drivetime slot averaged 80,000 listeners,[1] and that he employs 40 staff.[2] These claims were disputed by various experts in the radio industry during 2007.[3] As of November 2007, Hitz Radio was investigated by Trading Standards over these claims, and questioned about operating without the licenses which radio stations require.[4]
A video broadcast service, Hitz Television, made its debut in July 2007 by using video service, YouTube, to broadcast[5]
According to Radio Today, Hitz Radio came under fire from some in the UK radio industry.[3]